In this Must Know…
- CAMEO Network Files Amicus Brief in Support of Section 1071
- Federal Policy Update: Small Business RELIEF Act
- Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by amplifying the economic power of Latino business owners.
- Take Action: Urge Gov. Newsom to sign AB 265 – a bill that will help California respond faster and more effectively to small businesses after disasters and emergencies.
- CAMEO Network in the News: The SCALE Road Tour was featured in the Sacramento Observer and the California Public News Service.
- Encourage your clients to complete the Federal Reserve’s 2025 Small Business Credit Survey
- This week’s Goodie Highlight is the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area’s Train-the-Trainer webinar, “Know Your Rights – Immigrant Businesses and ICE” on September 30, 2025 at 10:00am PT.
CAMEO Network Files Amicus Brief in Support of Section 1071
CAMEO Network is proud to stand with the Responsible Business Lending Coalition, Allies for Community Business, and Scale Link in filing an amicus brief supporting a lawsuit that would mandate the immediate implementation of Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act.
Section 1071 requires lenders to collect and report demographic data on small business lending—a critical step toward transparency, equity, and accountability in financial services.
Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and ensuring fair access to capital starts with better data.
Federal Policy Update: Small Business RELIEF Act
CAMEO Network applauds the introduction of the Small Business RELIEF Act, led by Senator Ed Markey. The bill would exempt small businesses from harmful tariffs and refund those already impacted.
Quoted in the press release, CEO Carolina Martinez emphasized the vulnerability of California’s microbusinesses, which make up 85% of firms statewide.
Hispanic Heritage Month
| Hispanic Heritage MonthSeptember 15 to October 15 marks Hispanic Heritage Month. It’s an important time to remember that Latino entrepreneurs are a powerful economic engine in this country but face many challenges – from rising costs due to tariffs, to discrimination in small business lending, to the fear and uncertainty brought on by immigration crackdowns. Spread the word and share policy solutions for Latino entrepreneurs so they can reach their full potential and achieve the American Dream. |
The Goodies
For Your Clients
- Freelancers Union published a guide for freelancers on important tax changes enacted by the OBBBA.
- small.news is a new media platform built for and by small business owners.
New Resources
- Learn four actionable lessons on AI for nonprofits.
- The new Nonprofit Legal Defense Network will connect organizations with trained lawyers for pro bono legal assistance.
Free Webinars
- Join the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco for “AI Implications for Workforce Development and Economic Mobility” TOMORROW at 10:00am PT.
- Join LCCRSF for the Train-the-Trainer “Know Your Rights – Immigrant Businesses and ICE” on September 30, 2025 at 10:00am PT.
Other Goodies
- Professional Development: Join the Small Business Anti Displacement Network 2025 Conference on November 12-14 in College Park, MD.
- Jobs: Working Solutions, NCRC, and UC Berkeley announced new jobs recently. See who else is hiring!